Exploratory Study on Circular Economy Approaches A Comparative Analysis of Theory and Practice

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Th e order of the cases is based on the maturity level of the mode of circular economy


implementation the organizations have chosen to pursue. Since many cases have


used more than one approach to circular economy the main approach taken by the


organization was chosen and its level of maturity evaluated. Th e maturity levels


of the cases in this study are either a fully implemented or partially implemented


circular economy approach. Th e result of the implementation can be viewed below


in Table 6.


Ta b l e 6 Result of evaluation of maturity level of main circular economy approach


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4.3 Case Alpha


4.3 Case Alpha


4.3.1 The Company’s Circular Economy Approach


Th e circular economy approach of case Alpha includes the use of circular supplies


at product and process level, resource recovery, remanufacturing and product life


extension. Th e table below provides an overview of the chosen circular economy


approaches.

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